Friday, July 23, 2010

With the Canadian dollar close to par with the US buck now, Vancouverites can save a bundle on designer clothes, shoes, housewares and more by making a short trip across the border to the Seattle Premium Outlets in Tulalip Washington (just north of Everett). You can minimize border waits by taking the Quick Shuttle Bus service for approx. $51 return from Vancouver, Richmond or Surrey. Save an extra 5% by booking online!

Canadian residents who have been out of Canada for 24-47 hours can claim $50 in purchases at Canada Customs without duty or taxes; more than 48 hours but less than 7 days, $400 ; and 7 days or more, $750 . If the value of the declaration exceeds the personal exemption, you must pay duty and HST on the remaining value.

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I am from Sammamish Washington and I love to take little day trips into the surrounding areas. Seattle and Vancouver are some of my favorites. There are so many different things that you can do.Fred Hutchinson | http://www.Canadasbestvalueinn-princegeorge.com